First stop (of many) in Asheville. They do a brunch at noon on Sundays, and the food is quite good. Brunch consisted of nutella and banana pancakes, gumbo, and some other selections.

Beer is great, grabbed a flight to start. Their flagship beer (I'm assuming) is their Skillet Donut Stout, which they had just released the day prior. Luckily, they had a few cases left over and I was able to score a bottle, because it's a great beer. They also made a very good, idk, floral stout. Their IPA and saisons were also pretty good.

The place has a really cool vibe. Old school tools and whatnot adorn the walls, and you can see right into the brewing area. They also have an outdoor patio and outdoor seating. They also have a jazz band on Sundays.

I will say this, when you walk up, you will think the place is out of business, but I assure you, they are open and brewing some damn fine brews.

Following a hearty lunch at Asheville Brewing, I ventured a few blocks south to Burial Beer Company, a recent addition (June 2013) amid the industrial setting of the South Slope District. Burial can be found in a non-imposing structure that is home to a 20-barrel brewhouse and a frill-free tasting area – really, a small corner L-shaped bar surrounded by communal tables. During my visit, they offered eight taps (certain beers can be enjoyed in mason jars) that included saisson, farmhouse ales and a Belgian or two. No food is served and the hours are rather limited in comparison to the other area venues. I thought Burial Beer to be a very worthy part of Asheville’s supreme beer scene. It is understandable that they have a loyal following.